legal action
noun
: a process to have a court of law settle an argument
He plans on taking legal action against the company.
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Some of the world's biggest automakers continue to face legal action over the scandal.
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David Shepardson, USA Today, 23 Dec. 2025
How the Legal Fight Escalated What began as months of online speculation about tension between the costars after a rocky press tour soon escalated into formal legal action.
—Elizabeth Rosner, PEOPLE, 21 Dec. 2025
Meanwhile, the congressmen who led the effort to release the Epstein files have also warned of potential legal action due to the Justice Department’s continued failure to put out all the documents.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 20 Dec. 2025
The debt collection agency can still pursue legal action, potentially leading to wage garnishment or bank account levies over time.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 19 Dec. 2025
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David Shepardson, USA Today, 23 Dec. 2025
How the Legal Fight Escalated What began as months of online speculation about tension between the costars after a rocky press tour soon escalated into formal legal action.
—Elizabeth Rosner, PEOPLE, 21 Dec. 2025
Meanwhile, the congressmen who led the effort to release the Epstein files have also warned of potential legal action due to the Justice Department’s continued failure to put out all the documents.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 20 Dec. 2025
The debt collection agency can still pursue legal action, potentially leading to wage garnishment or bank account levies over time.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 19 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for legal action
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“Legal action.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/legal%20action. Accessed 1 Jan. 2026.
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